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Distinctive Schools of Illinois

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 27-4967763

Jul 01, 2019 to Jun 30, 2020 • Filed on May 13, 2021

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910 West Van Buren No 315Chicago, IL 60607

(312) 332-4998

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

98th percentile

1.65x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 98% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

89th percentile

2.20x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 89% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

78th percentile

23%

Higher net margin than 78% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

87th percentile

$285,183

Higher top officer pay than 87% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 7.4% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

94th percentile

95%

Faster asset growth than 94% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

77th percentile

21%

Faster revenue growth than 77% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets98th percentile

Assets

Up

$5,145,494

Up $2,501,543 (+95%) from 2019

Net Assets

Down

-$3,329,028

Down $2,316,517 (-229%) from 2019

Liabilities

Up

$8,474,522

Up $4,818,060 (+132%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue89th percentileNet Margin78th percentile

Revenue

Up

$3,858,303

Up $672,387 (+21%) from 2019

Expenses

Down

$2,959,276

Down $617,155 (-17%) from 2019

Net Income

Up

$899,027

Up $1,289,542 (+330%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth94th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MAssets 2016: $1,033,453Liabilities 2016: $1,666,852Net Assets 2016: -$633,3992016Assets 2019: $2,643,951Liabilities 2019: $3,656,462Net Assets 2019: -$1,012,5112019Assets 2020: $5,145,494Liabilities 2020: $8,474,522Net Assets 2020: -$3,329,0282020Assets 2021: $2,734,668Liabilities 2021: $2,307,540Net Assets 2021: $427,1282021Assets 2022: $3,046,722Liabilities 2022: $2,040,477Net Assets 2022: $1,006,2452022Assets 2023: $3,843,430Liabilities 2023: $2,647,419Net Assets 2023: $1,196,0112023Assets 2024: $4,369,546Liabilities 2024: $2,893,546Net Assets 2024: $1,476,0002024

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$5,145,494
Liabilities$8,474,522
Net Assets-$3,329,028
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth77th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$60M$40M$20M$0-$20MRevenue 2016: $1,832,689Expenses 2016: $2,293,839Net Income 2016: -$461,1502016Revenue 2019: $3,185,916Expenses 2019: $3,576,431Net Income 2019: -$390,5152019Revenue 2020: $3,858,303Expenses 2020: $2,959,276Net Income 2020: $899,0272020Revenue 2021: $38,553,382Expenses 2021: $34,797,226Net Income 2021: $3,756,1562021Revenue 2022: $37,265,340Expenses 2022: $36,686,223Net Income 2022: $579,1172022Revenue 2023: $41,725,709Expenses 2023: $41,535,943Net Income 2023: $189,7662023Revenue 2024: $55,192,004Expenses 2024: $54,912,015Net Income 2024: $279,9892024

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$3,858,303
Expenses$2,959,276
Net Income$899,027
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2019 to Jun 30, 2020
Signed
May 13, 2021
Return Version
2019v5.2
Gross Receipts
$3,858,303
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The mission of distinctive schools is to serve children and families in urban communities by managing high-performing charter schools that accelerate achievement, performance, and college preparedness through skilled operating management and intensive support.

Distinctive schools is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and accelerating the work of charter schools serving kids from traditionally under-served backgrounds.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Accounts Receivable$1,299,206$2,414,865▲ $1,115,659
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$29,960$2,305,059▲ $2,275,099
Investments Other Securities$1,275,149--
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$368,070-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$39,636--
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$23,865-
Total Assets$2,643,951$5,145,494▲ $2,501,543
Other Assets Total$0$33,635▲ $33,635
Liabilities
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable-$3,989,769-
Other Liabilities$2,685,577$3,768,122▲ $1,082,545
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$524,313$417,933▼ $106,380
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$446,572$298,698▼ $147,874
Total Liabilities$3,656,462$8,474,522▲ $4,818,060
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions-$34,385-
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$-1,012,511$-3,363,413▼ $2,350,902
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-1,012,511$-3,329,028▼ $2,316,517
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,643,951$5,145,494▲ $2,501,543
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay87th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Scott FrauenheimChief Executive OfficerFT$285,183$285,183
David SundstromChief Admin OfficerFT$258,167$258,167
Erin LanoueChief Operating OfficerFT$195,030$195,030
Dr Joseph WiseSenior AdvisorFT$177,500$177,500
Katherine O-connorChief Schools OfficerFT$161,780$161,780
Aarti DhupeliaTrustee-$2,000$2,000
Dr Denise Davis-cottonTrustee-$2,000$2,000
Dr Eric SmithTrustee-$2,000$2,000
Dr Kenneth WongTrustee-$2,000$2,000
Jackie CorneliusTrustee-$2,000$2,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Bill TudorTrustee

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Starr CommonwealthEducation And Training13725 STARR COMMONWEALTH ROAD, Albion, MI 49224$347,801
Chicago Transom PartnersAccounting4809 N RAVENSWOOD AVE 323, Chicago, IL 60640$280,088
Ostrow Reisen Berk & AbramsAuditNBC TOWER SUITE 1500 455 N CITYFRO, Chicago, IL 60611$104,750
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$127,062
Program Service Revenue
$3,464,902
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$266,339
All Other Contributions
$127,062
Change in Net Assets
$899,027

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,858,303
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,858,303
Total Revenue per Form 990
$3,858,303
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,489,559
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,469,717
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$966,809$120,851-$1,087,660
Occupancy$275,443$34,430-$309,873
Fees for Services Accounting$243,329$30,416-$273,745
Travel$224,699$28,087-$252,786
Other Salaries and Wages$178,300$22,288-$200,588
Information Technology$96,335$12,042-$108,377
Other Employee Benefits$79,966$9,996-$89,962
Fees for Services Other$64,837$8,105-$72,942
Payroll Taxes$57,396$7,175-$64,571
Other Expenses$51,203$6,400-$57,603
Insurance$37,052$4,631-$41,683
All Other Expenses$26,946$3,368-$30,314
Pension Plan Contributions$23,943$2,993-$26,936
Interest$18,493$2,312-$20,805
Office Expenses$13,569$1,696-$15,265
Fees for Services Legal$5,139$642-$5,781
Total Functional Expenses$2,630,468$328,808$0$2,959,276

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$2,959,276
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$2,959,276
Total Expenses per Form 990$2,959,276
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Due to Chicago International Charter Schools$3,713,824
Deferred Rent$54,298
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“Management asists in the preparation and review of the draft form 990. A final copy of form 990 is provided to the full board prior to filing with the irs.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“Management or board members bring any potential conflicts of interest to the attention of the board for review and discussion. The organization actively monitors compliance with its conflict of interest policy and requests each board member to sign annually.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“A compensation analysis, including, but not limited to surveys, was conducted by the board to review compensation for officers. In addition, management reviews the compensation of all employees as part of the annual budgeting process.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18

“Copies of the filings and financial statements are made available upon request.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Distinctive Schools of Illinois
EIN
27-4967763
Phone
3123324998
Address
910 WEST VAN BUREN NO 315, CHICAGO, IL 60607

Signing Officer

Name
Scott Frauenheim
Title
Chief Executive Officer
Phone
3123324998
Signed
2021-05-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Scott Frauenheim
Formed
2011
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
630
Volunteers
100

Preparer

Firm
Kutchins Robbins & Diamond Ltd
Address
1051 PERIMETER DR 9TH FLOOR, SCHAUMBURG, IL 60173
Preparer
Saul Jimenez
Phone
8472401040
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IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THROUGH THE APPLICATION PROCESS, DISTINCTIVE SCHOOLS DISCLOSES ITS NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY TO ALL POTENTIAL STUDENTS. COPIES OF THE POLICY ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$5,145,494
Liabilities
$8,474,522
Net assets
-$3,329,028
Revenue
$3,858,303
Expenses
$2,959,276
Net income
$899,027
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.37$2.89$1.48$55.2$54.9$0.28
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.84$2.65$1.20$41.7$41.5$0.19
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.05$2.04$1.01$37.3$36.7$0.58
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.73$2.31$0.43$38.6$34.8$3.76
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.15$8.47$3.33$3.86$2.96$0.90
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.64$3.66$1.01$3.19$3.58$0.39
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.03$1.67$0.63$1.83$2.29$0.46